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Health Effects

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Warnings:

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN! Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low areas. Check all low areas (basements, sumps, etc.) for vapor before entering. Avoid breathing vapors. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling vapors may be harmful or fatal. Use in well ventilated area. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Turn off stoves, heaters, electric motors or other sources of ignition during use and until all vapors are gone. Vapors may travel long distances to a source of ignition and flash back.Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Do not store at temperatures above 120 degrees F. Store containers away from excessive heat and freezing. Close container after each use. Keep tightly closed in a dry and coo place. Store away from caustics and oxidizers.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS:Hazards IdentificationEmergency Overview: A tan paste product with a strong solvent odor. DANGER! Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Vapors may ignite explosively. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapors. Do not breathe dust, vapors or spray mist. Use only with adequate ventilation. Prevent build-up of vapors by opening all windows and doors to achieve cross-ventilation. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Aspiration may cause pulmonary edema and pneumonitis.Primary Routes Of Entry: Skin Contact, Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye Contact.Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation.Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation. Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis, drying and defatting due to the solvent properties.Inhalation: Vapor harmful. May affect the brain or nervous system causing dizziness, headache or nausea. Inhalation causes irritation to the respiratory tract (nose, mouth, throat, mucous membranes). Aspiration into lungs may cause pulmonary edema and chemical pneumonitis. Can cause nerve damage to arms and legs. Effects may be permanent.Ingestion: Harmful or fatal if swallowed. If ingested, may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depressed respiration.Medical Conditions which May be Aggravated by Exposure: None known.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS:Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Symptoms include: loss of memory, loss of intellectual ability and loss of coordination. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal. Overexposure or misuse of toluene can cause liver, kidney, and brain damage as well as cardiac abnormalities. There have been cases of aplastic anemia from toluene in industrial exposures (ACGIH, 1992). Increased coagulation time and reduced clotting factors have also been found, which are indicators of damage to the bone marrow (Clayton and; Clayton, 1994).n-Hexane exposure can cause nerve damage to arms and legs causing numbness of the fingers and toes, effect may be permanent. Symptoms include: loss of memory, loss of intellectual ability and loss of coordination.

Carcinogenicity:

Ingredients listed aspossible carcinogensby IARC.

First Aid:

Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Get medical attention immediatel

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN! Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low areas. Check all low areas (basements, sumps, etc.) for vapor before entering. Avoid breathing vapors. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling vapors may be harmful or fatal. Use in well ventilated area. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Turn off stoves, heaters, electric motors or other sources of ignition during use and until all vapors are gone. Vapors may travel long distances to a source of ignition and flash back.Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Do not store at temperatures above 120 degrees F. Store containers away from excessive heat and freezing. Close container after each use. Keep tightly closed in a dry and coo place. Store away from caustics and oxidizers.

Disposal:

Do not re -use empty containers. Liquids cannot be disposed of in a landfill. Dispose of material in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations. State and Local regulations/restrictions are complex and may differ from Federal regulations. Responsibility for proper waste disposal is with the owner of the waste.